This Is What Happens If You Don't Change Your Bed Sheets

Let’s face it, changing bed sheets is one of the more laborious weekend chores.

But if you’ve been postponing yours for longer than you care to admit, you could be in for a nasty surprise.

According to Mary Malone, a laundry expert at about.com, leaving bed sheets unchanged for long periods of time could lead to a whole host of health problems, such as infected wounds and athlete’s foot.

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According to Malone, during sleep we continue to perspire, meaning body oils and soil are released.